Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup dry steel cut oats
  • 1 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
  • 3 tbsp. cacao nibs
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup stevia baking blend (cup-for-cup measure (can swap sugar of choice))
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 3/4 cup fat-free greek yogurt ((6-oz. carton))
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 medium rip bananas, diced
  • Toppings: milk, cream, banana slices, extra seeds, chocolate chips, etc.

Instruction

  • Rinse uncooked quinoa in fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness. In large pot, add quinoa, oats, salt and water and bring to rolling boil.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the water is absorbed into the grains, remove from heat and stir in seeds, cacao nibs, and sugar substitute (or sugar or honey) and then let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Prepare 9-by-13 inch baking dish or two loaf pans and set aside.
  • Lightly beat 2 eggs with milk before whisking in Greek yogurt. Stir this mixture into the somewhat cooled quinoa and oats mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in baking powder and banana pieces, mix well. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish(es), and sprinkle with a few extra seeds and cacao nibs.
  • Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or turning golden brown on top and center set (not runny).
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 slices. Serve warm with toppings of choice including banana slices, chocolate chips, cream, milk, etc.